Ramblings From The Road
November 7, 2009
Faded Detroit Landmark Updates to Roadside Peek
New photos of Downtown Detroit's The Lafayette Building now undergoing demolition and the former Tubby's sandwich guy courtesy of Richard Weiss. See What's New.
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Las Vegas Neon Museum Wins Refurbishment Funds
The Las Vegas Neon Museum is a recent recipient of restoration funds from the Hampton Hotel Save-A-Landmark program. According to this Digital City article, the neon museum was a terrific fit for the 2009 theme of "All American" landmarks. The project includes restoring the welcome center to the museum, which is a piece of the La Concha Motel lobby that dates back to 1961.
November 2, 2009
Northern California Signage Updates to Roadside Peek
More Northern California signage photos have been added courtesy of Scott Strickland. See What's New.
October 29, 2009
Route 66 Artist and Legend Saying Goodbye
As reported on Route 66 News, Route 66 artist, and legend Bob Waldmire has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Bob, who has been described as the "last of the hippies", is the son of Ed Waldmire, owner and founder of the Cozy Dog in Springfield, IL. Bob is currently surrounded by family, friend, and well wishers in Central Illinois. More information can also be found in this article from The State Journal-Register.
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Vegas Moulin Rouge May Be Razed
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mayor Oscar Goldman would like to see the historic Moulin Rouge demolished, calling it a "blight". The Moulin Rouge on Bonanza Road dates back to 1955 and is known as Las Vegas' first racially integrated casino. Fires in recent years have destroyed much of the casino and property and the well known script marquee is currently being stored at the Las Vegas Neon Museum.
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Missouri's Wagon Wheel Motel to be Renovated
The historic Wagon Wheel Motel located on Route 66 in Cuba, MO has been under new ownership as of September 15. The new owner plans to modernize the 1934 motel while keeping it as historically accurate as possible. The Wagon Wheel Motel has been on the National Register of HIstoric Places since 2003. More information can be found here.
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East and Midwest Signage Updates to Roadside Peek
Added roadside gems from the East with photos from John Verity and Rick Ibsen. Also added a Jeep historic building to the Midwest section courtesy of Richard Weiss. See What's New.
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More Northern California Roadside Peek Updates
Added roadside gems from Northern California courtesy of Scott Strickland. See What's New.
Other Recent Ramblings
Mel's Drive-in in Rossmoor Closes
Wednesday Cruise Nights Back at the Broiler
Bob's Big Boy Broiler Opens at Historic Spot
New Route 66 Itinerary from the NPS
Last Tucson Drive-in Fades Away
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